Keshavraj Temple, Asud
केशवराज मंदिर, आसूद
An ancient Vishnu temple in a dense forest valley, reached by a forest path and several hundred stone steps, with mountain spring water channelled through bamboo.
Keshavraj Temple is in Asud village, about 5 km west of Dapoli. It is dedicated to Keshavraj, a form of Vishnu, and is hidden deep in dense forest. From the road, you cross a suspension bridge over the river, then climb through a shaded path and about 300 stone steps. Along the way, spring water channelled through bamboo pipes flows over a stone sculpture of a bull’s head into a pool, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The round-trip walk takes about an hour. The steps are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes in the rainy season. You can combine it with Murud and Karde beaches in the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Murud Beach (Dapoli)
- Ladghar Beach
- Karde Beach
- Harnai Port
- Suvarnadurg Fort
- Anjarle Beach & Kadyavarcha Ganpati
- Panhalekaji Caves
- Chandika Devi Temple, Dabhol